Triumph Tiger Cub T 20 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph Tiger Cub T 20 motorcycle specifications include a 199 cc (12.14 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 113.4 kg (250 lb).

Key specifications

1954-1969Model years
199 ccDisplacement
113.4 kgDry weight
11.4 LFuel tank
1,245 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
1954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969
Year-specific specification changes

The 1954 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
195596.2 kg (212 lb)
Fuel system
1957Carburettor. Amal monobloc
Rear suspension
1955Plunger rear suspension
Fuel capacity
195710.00 L (2.64 US gal)
Power/weight ratio
19550.1040 hp/kg
19570.0926 hp/kg

How the Triumph Tiger Cub T 20 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.

Displacement199 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 79% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Triumph models.

Fuel capacity11.4 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

About 37% smaller than the Triumph database average. Around the 5th percentile across Triumph models.

This model Triumph database average

Triumph database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement3rd

199 cc — larger displacement than about 3% of Triumph models.

Fuel capacity5th

11.4 L — larger than about 5% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 199 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,245 mm
Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Engine oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 199 cc (12.14 cu in)
Bore × stroke 63.0 x 64 mm (2.5 x 2.5 inches)
Compression ratio 7.1:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Lubrication Dry sumpy
Oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate

Chassis and suspension

Rear suspension Swingarm with coil-over shocks

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 113.4 kg (250 lb)
Wheelbase 1,245 mm (49.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 11.36 L (3.00 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 106.0 km/h (65.9 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.0882 hp/kg

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